Trade

Trade Vulnerability Prompts Urgent AfCFTA Utilisation
21 Aug

Trade Vulnerability Prompts Urgent AfCFTA Utilisation

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A recent report by the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) has spotlighted the intricate dynamics of trade across the African continent, igniting discussions on the pressing need for economic diversification and the significance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative. The release of the ‘Ghana 2022 Trade Vulnerability Report’ has shed light on the prevailing trade landscape, drawing attention to South Africa’s formidable position in intra-African trade. With exports reaching nearly GH₵15billion, South Africa retains a dominant role, influencing the direction of trade within the continent. Ghana’s trade interactions, spanning both exports and imports, show a strong affinity toward…
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Be Trade-Focused – Trade Negotiator To African Leaders
21 Jun

Be Trade-Focused – Trade Negotiator To African Leaders

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Former Deputy Director-General and Chief Trade Negotiator at Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations, Dr Yonov Fred Agah, has called on leaders of African countries to prioritize trade and technology as they are major contributors to development. According to him, finding trade opportunities, available markets, products and services will help investors pump monies into the right projects to grow their local economies. Speaking at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Accra on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, he entreated leaders to leverage science and technology to boost trading activities on the continent. Dr Agah said, "Trade, technology and finance are all seen…
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